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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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